DIRE DAWA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
ICT DEPARTMENT
Assignment of CONNECT INTERNAL HARDWARE COMPONENTS
LEVEL 2
Name: Darartu Kemal
ID RHNS/053/16
Date: 22/11/2016 E.C
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| Keyboard |
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Component Definitions:
1. Computer Casing: The main enclosure that houses the internal computer components such as
the motherboard, processor, memory, storage drives, and power supply. It provides protection
and organization for the internal hardware.
2. Keyboard: An input device used to enter text, command shortcuts, and navigate the computer
interface. It allows the user to interact with the computer.
3. Monitor: The display device that presents visual output from the computer. It allows the user
to view information, images, and videos.
4. Mouse: An input device used to control the movement of the on-screen cursor or pointer. It
enables the user to interact with graphical user interfaces and select or manipulate objects on the
screen.
5. Scanner: A device that captures images or text from physical documents and converts them
into digital form, allowing them to be stored, edited, or shared on the computer.
6. Optical Drive: A storage device that can read and/or write data to optical discs, such as CDs,
DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. It allows for the installation of software, backup of data, and playback
of multimedia.
7. USB Ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports provide a standardized interface for connecting
various peripheral devices, such as keyboards, mice, external storage, and other accessories, to
the computer.
8. Speakers: Audio output devices that convert electrical signals into sound waves, allowing the
computer to produce sound for multimedia playback, audio communication, and system
notifications.
Certainly, here are the definitions for the components found inside a desktop computer:
Power Supply: The power supply is a hardware component that converts alternating current
(AC) from the electrical outlet into the direct current (DC) required by the computer's internal
components. It provides the necessary voltages and electrical currents to power the motherboard,
CPU, RAM, storage devices, and other peripherals.
Motherboard: The motherboard is the main circuit board in a computer that connects all the
other components together. It provides the necessary connections and interfaces for the CPU,
RAM, storage devices, expansion cards, and other peripherals to communicate with each other.
A motherboard is a circuit board inside general-purpose computing systems, including personal
computers, smart televisions, smart monitors, and other similar devices, which supports
communication between different electrical components and houses components such as the
CPU, memory, etc.
CPU (Central Processing Unit): The CPU, also known as the processor, is the primary
component responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations in a computer. It is
the "brain" of the computer that coordinates and controls the operation of all the other
components.
The central processing unit (CPU) is commonly referred to as the computer’s brain. The CPU
controls all the functions of a computer. CPUs are available in different form factors, each
requiring a particular slot on the motherboard. A CPU can contain one or multiple cores. A CPU
with a single core can only perform a single task at a time, while those with multiple cores can
execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
Expansion Slots: Expansion slots are openings on the motherboard that allow for the installation
of additional hardware components, such as graphics cards, sound cards, network cards, and
other expansion cards. These slots enable the computer to be upgraded and expanded with new
capabilities.
Hard Drive: The hard drive is a data storage device that uses magnetic disks to store digital
information. It is the primary storage medium for the computer's operating system, software, and
user data.
BUS: The BUS is a communication system that transfers data between the components inside the
computer. It is a set of wires that carries address, data, and control signals between the CPU,
memory, and other components.
RAM (Random Access Memory): RAM is a type of volatile memory that provides temporary
storage for the data and instructions that the CPU needs to access quickly. It allows the CPU to
read and write data directly, enabling rapid data processing.
RAM slots connect the random access memory (RAM) to the motherboard. RAM allows the
computer to temporarily store files and programs that are being accessed by the CPU. Computers
with more RAM capacity can hold and process larger files and programs, thus enhancing
performance. However, RAM contents are erased when the computer is shut down. A computer
usually has two RAM slots. However, some computers have up to four RAM slots in the
motherboard to increase the available memory.
ROM (Read-Only Memory): ROM is a type of non-volatile memory that stores the basic
instructions and firmware required for the computer to boot up and perform its initial self-
checks. The contents of ROM are typically set by the manufacturer and cannot be modified by
the user.
